Alex Marquez secured pole position for the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang on Saturday, edging out his older brother Marc Marquez in a dramatic qualifying session.
The Gresini Racing rider set the fastest lap to claim the top spot on the grid, with reigning champion Marc Marquez qualifying second for Ducati Lenovo Team. Championship contender Jorge Martin was eliminated in Q1 and will start from further down the grid after a crash during the opening qualifying session.
The all-Marquez front row sets up an intriguing battle for Sunday's race at the Sepang International Circuit, where both brothers will look to convert their strong qualifying pace into victory.
